Swensons Drive-In Opening Soon in Dublin

Swensons will soon open its doors, or, parking lot, at its first central Ohio location in Dublin.

The northeast Ohio-based drive-in restaurant was established in 1934 and has opened 10 locations in the Cleveland and Akron area. On Nov. 9, it brings an identical experience to central Ohio: park with headlights on to receive service; turn them off after ordering; dine in with a car-friendly tray, or take it to go.

And, like its more northern locations, Swensons in Dublin is staffed with a group of young, spry employees who run from building to car, to building, keeping the fast food fast.

Swensons is known for their signature Galley Boy burger, a double cheeseburger with two secret sauces. They offer other burgers as well, in single, double and triple options, plus a quarter pounder and half pounder.

Along with a selection of sandwiches and sides, the restaurant features a variety of milkshakes in classic and special flavors, like mocha, coffee, peanut butter, and pineapple. For dessert, guests can opt for their brownie sundae, a hot fudge or caramel sundae, or an item called a “xango,” a deep-fried cheesecake chimichanga.

Swensons is located at 7490 Sawmill Rd. A second central Ohio is coming soon to Polaris, but an opening date has not yet been announced.

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Lauren Sega is the Associate Editor for Columbus Underground. She covers political issues on the local and state levels, as well as local food and restaurant news. She grew up near Cleveland, graduated from Ohio University's Scripps School of Journalism, and loves running, traveling and hiking.

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Lauren Sega is the Associate Editor for Columbus Underground. She covers political issues on the local and state levels, as well as local food and restaurant news. She grew up near Cleveland, graduated from Ohio University's Scripps School of Journalism, and loves running, traveling and hiking.